Blackberry Z10 vs iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S3: Spec Showdown

The mobile world has all but acknowledged that BlackBerry 10 is the make or break moment for Research in Motion (or just “BlackBerry” now, actually). BlackBerry fell out of the spotlight as smartphones became more prevalent and the operating system fell behind. BB 10 doesn’t just have to play catch up, it has to slingshot ahead if it wants a chance to compete with those that toppled its throne once already. With the launch of BB 10 comes new handsets that break the mold of the usual BlackBerry phone including the new flagship phone, the Z10. Now that it’s officially been revealed, it’s time for the Z10 and its new OS to take on the top dogs that had left Research in Motion in the dust. Will the BlackBerry Z10 have what it takes to steal back some of the market share that was once rightfully BlackBerry’s? Check out the specs below to see how the new handset stacks up against the current kings of mobile and decide for yourself.

iPhone 5

Galaxy S3

Z10

Size

123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 (mm)

136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 (mm)

130 x 65.6 x 9 (mm)

Weight

112g

133g

N/A

Screen

4.0-inch LCD

4.8-inch Super AMOLED

4.2-inch LCD

Resolution

1136×640 pixels

1280×720 pixels

1280×768 pixels

OS

iOS 6.0.1

Android 4.0 with TouchWiz UI

BlackBerry 10

Storage

16/32/64GB

16/32GB

16GB

SD Card Slot

No

Yes

Yes

Processor

Dual-core A6X

Dual-core Snapdragon S4 (US)

1.5GHz Dual-core Snapdragon

RAM

1GB

2GB

2GB

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+

Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+

Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, HSPA+

Camera

Front 1.2MP, Rear 8MP

Front 1.9MP, Rear 8MP

Front 2MP, Rear 8MP

Bluetooth

Yes, version 4.0

Yes, version 4.0

Yes, version 4.0

Battery

1440mAh

2100mAh

1800mAh

Charger

Lightning connector

Micro USB

Micro USB

Marketplace

Apple App Store

Google Play Store

BlackBerry World

Price

$200+

$200+

$N/A

Availability

AT&T, Sprint, Verizon

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon

Conclusion: Just going by the numbers, it appears BlackBerry’s Z10 is able to hold its own. The screen offers a high definition, pixel-dense experience that puts it on par if not above the competition. It’s processor and RAM indicate it will be able to keep up with the computing power of its competition. The ability to connect to 4G LTE networks is a must now, and the Z10 meets the need. Obviously the most interesting difference on the chart, though, is the OS. Seeing how BlackBerry 10 stacks up against iOS and Android will come down to actually experiencing it, but what we know looks promising. With features like BlackBerry Flow, the improved BBM, and the Time Shift camera function, it appears BlackBerry is up for the fight.